Monday

Well, because I believe it was a “God” moment in my life. An “Aha!” moment where my “blogging” life collided with my “real” life. I recognized that familiar faint whisper heard first in my heart.

I’ll back up a few weeks…

A cool lady at Blogher emailed and asked if I’d like to host some ads on my little blog. I thought it was a fun idea, but something didn’t really settle right. I wasn’t sure what it was exactly that didn’t feel right. I prayed about it and asked some good friends for advice. A few weeks passed, and I still wasn’t totally on board, but yet it still didn’t seem right to decline.

Fast forward to our Christmas shoebox trip to Mexico. When I learned what the plans are for this building…

…I knew immediately what I needed to do. The blog ads need to be about others- not for myself or my family. We are already so blessed.

I learned that the plans for this building are to build a baby home right next door to Grace orphanage. They told me that every day precious, healthy babies are abandoned at the dump or left on street corners due to neglect and extreme poverty. They are trying to raise money to get this project completed. There are babies who need this place right now!

I have committed 100% of any ad revenue to go to this baby home. My blog is very “small town”, so it might not be much- but all of it I will give. The cool part is that you are helping to save these lives. You, my blogging friends, are the ones who make it happen. Somehow through the magic of the www, funds will be raised to save these babies. All you have to do is read this blog.

So, what do you think about this? Let me know your thoughts. Be totally honest. Would you put up with a sidebar ad or two to help orphaned babies?

I read this quote the other day by my friend Francis Chan in his book Crazy Love, “Nothing in my life will ever matter unless it’s about loving God and loving the people He has made.”

that is amazing!!!! any info on how i can help with the home??? or how i can bring one of those precious babies home to my family?? been praying about adoption for a long time. tears flow and my heart breaks to even think about babies being abandon, neglected, abused, left alone. would love any info you have on the baby home, your trip (and going on one myself, and adoption)thanks, sara

What a wonderful way for you to help! We are in the process of adopting as well. You can totally count me in to help precious babies!!! God's blessings on your family and the little ones' lives you touch, Sarah :D

This is so amazing! I LOVE that you will donate the proceeds to this baby home. I will continue clicking on your blog everyday, not only because I enjoy reading it but now I know I will be helping this baby home!

I think that is a wonderful idea! I know you said you may not bring in much money but EVERY dime like the widow's mite is just as mighty as a rich man's millions if it's God inspired. I just got a charge reading this post! THANK you for answering the call God has placed on your life! Blessings in the new year!

I think is a fabulous idea and one that will pay off in dividends and in ways only God knows. Bless you for having a heart for such a special ministry. You are called, sister, for such a time as this. Bless you.

That is SOOO awesome! Our life experience with having a preemie baby 2 years ago, led to much volunteering and giving to the local Ronald McDonald House that was such a blessing to us, so I get that feeling of wanting, NEEDING to help others! Great job. :)

I think hosting ads and donating the revenue to the charity of your choice is a good idea and will bring you untold blessings. I hope you familiarize yourself with all the aspects of the project, including fiscal responsibility on someone's part. This is my first time to visit your blog - I saw your posting on PW's Facebook page.

I think you had an amazing idea by putting your blog to good use by raising money for the "baby home"!! I love it! You already have so many readers, so my guess is that you will make more money for the baby home than you think! Everybody loves the Pineapple Princess and everyone loves to help babies! :)

What a great idea, I will be stopping by your blog everyday now , isn't amazing how God works in our lives! By the way thanks for being the first follower on my blog,it needs a lot of work, haha! Happy New Year and God Bless!!!

I think it's an awesome idea and wish I could help in the same ways. :) If there's anything I can do other than read your blog more often.... hmmmm.... three times per day? then count me in!!! Praying for an outpooring of income from the clicks and that the baby home is ready asap! Congratulations on having the opportunity come to you. God is blessing so many through you and you didn't even see it coming! :) hugs girlie!

I don't know if you are notified when people comment so not sure if you will read this as this post is from a looong time ago! I found your blog through someone else's blog and have randomly been picking parts to read. I love reading about other women living their lives for God and putting Him first. It is rare where I live. Thanks for being an inspiration and encouragement! Also just wanted to ask how the orphanage is going? Is it fully built now, etc.?

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Big Kahuna and I have known each other since we were kids and have been married for almost 15 years. We are passionate about our family, travel and serving God. We love helping people and bringing them hope. We laugh ourselves to tears watching classic episodes of Saturday Night Live and The Office. Summer is our favorite season, and we live for warm evenings playing with the kids on the beach.

Big Surf is 14 years old. He's a voracious reader, focused, and spends hours building things. He is our resident techie and is also learning to play the violin. He loves to spend his free time playing baseball, flag football, or out on the trails by the house building his clubhouse.

Goofy Foot is ten years old. He devours his free reading books like there is no tomorrow. He is also the family comedian. If you see him, ask him to tell you a joke! He is tender-hearted, social and compliant. When he is not outside riding his bike, you'll find him drawing or writing a funny book.

Beach Bunny is three years old. She is our sunshine! She joined our family through the unbelievable gift of adoption. Beach Bunny loves to snuggle with us and carefully takes care of her baby dolls. She is super silly and must say hi to everyone! One word that describes her is "joy".

I Corinthians 13:4-13

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails... And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.